My oldest great aunt (paternal) was the second

[malaise]

Black woman (Afro-Caribbean) to be called to the bar in a particular US state.
Yes, there are several legal folks in the generations (not me).
Today, on behalf of those absent and present, we all celebrate the appointment of SCJ Ketanji Brown-Jackson.😃✌️

[EYESORE 9001]

1. I was called to the bar

Barkeep said pay my tab or I’d get tossed to the curb.

Seriously, it’s the accomplishments of good people like your great-aunt who paved the way for SCJ Ketanji Brown-Jackson.

[malaise]

3. Shirley Chisholm too -

that brave woman with parents from Barbados.
The Garvey movement and the Harlem Renaissance deserve mention.
A lovely moment.

[appalachiablue]

35. Bravo to your Aunt, you & wonderful Etta James. Luv Bajan

culture, forgot Shirley Chisholm's parents were from that beautiful island. Garvey, the Harlem Ren., important influences.

[FM123]

2. Yes, truly a day for celebration!

Counting the seconds!
While I knew I would be so very happy & excited today, kinda surprised by how emotional and teary eyed I been all day today too...

[calimary]

9. At Last!

One more glass ceiling - GONE!

REMOVED!

SHATTERED!

[FM123]

14. Yes!

At last, indeed!

[malaise]

36. Indeed

Big day

[malaise]

44. This

Bye bye glass ceiling

[Ohio Joe]

4. K&R - nt

[Cozmo]

5. Oh Happy Day

[malaise]

6. An historic day

And it is a very happy day

[llmart]

12. +1000

It's always a happy day when RW heads explode! And you just know they are.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. This country will be better off when we get more women in positions of power. (Dems of course)

[spooky3]

7. Very cool!

[malaise]

37. Yes my friend

Our day has come

[Oppaloopa]

48. That is another great old song that applies today.

[malaise]

52. Ruby and the Romantics

Damn I’m old.

[WhiteTara]

50. At last

My joy is bursting in my heart!

[2naSalit]

8. At last!

Yes indeed!

[Hekate]

10. Malaise...

[malaise]

25. Back at you sis

[jfz9580m]

11. Very cool Malaise

You are a DU treasure.

[malaise]

26. Not on matters foreign policy

[llmart]

13. That song...

will always be a reminder to me of President Obama and Michelle's dance at the inaugural ball. They were just a stunning, classy and beautiful couple. Still are.

[WinstonSmith4740]

18. I played this version to one of my classes.

I told them, "Just in case you think Beyonce did it first". They were pretty much in awe.

[llmart]

20. Ha!

I'm so old I didn't even know Beyonce sang it.

Etta's version will always be my favorite.

[WinstonSmith4740]

33. When I played it for my classes,

I commented that some artists just OWN certain songs. "Georgia on my Mind" belongs to Ray Charles. Nobody will ever do "The Thrill is Gone" like BB King. This one is hers.

[halfulglas]

43. Amen to all your choices.

Just as Nat King Cole "owns" just about anything he recorded.

[Oppaloopa]

49. Elvis Love me tender

[malaise]

51. Agree

Standards are standards.
Here’s another one

[malaise]

45. That's hilarious

This is our own

[malaise]

27. Will never forget that night here on DU

[FakeNoose]

15. I'm sure your great aunt was a kick-ass lawyer

In her honor, we celebrate the elevation of Judge Jackson to the SCOTUS bench today.

[FM123]

16. Thinking about your Auntie....

I think she would have been very happy today! And as proud of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as you and your family are of your trailblazing aunt. What a glorious day! Still smiling (and occasionally crying).

[malaise]

29. Indeed

Oh Happy Day.
Only one of her grandchildren is still alive but there are great grands and great great grands

[ancianita]

17. A fine tribute. Thank you, malaise.

On behalf of all those absent and present, long may SCJ Brown-Jackson run.

[malaise]

30. For all the trail blazers

[ancianita]

32. For all the trail blazers, indeed.

[MagickMuffin]

19. And another version At Last and another Historical moment in the US 1st black President

[ShazzieB]

21. For your great aunt, for KBJ, and all the magnificent woc everywhere!

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[malaise]

28. Big celebration that

[H2O Man]

22. Recommended.

Way recommended!

[malaise]

31. I didn't miss your annual MLK tribute

What a fitting week for her appointment
And thanks

[smirkymonkey]

23. K&R

[deurbano]

24. A GREAT day! (And ALWAYS a great day for Etta James...)

We saw her once in San Francisco performing on the second floor of some union building, and my daughter (who uses a wheelchair) had to temporarily join the union to ride up in the freight elevator! (Etta James was WELL worth it!)

[malaise]

38. Lucky you

[denbot]

39. Great musical choice Malaise.

[malaise]

40. It is another significant At Last moment

[calimary]

41. Madam Justice. My My My doesn't that sound good!

A day to stand tall and proud!

[Evolve Dammit]

42. Nice tribute Malaise! Happy Day indeed.

[Hiawatha Pete]

46. K&R

[BlueJac]

47. ...